CVE-2021-28471: Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
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Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.55.2
Remediation
Event History
Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
07:33 PM
Data Sourced
07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-28471?
CVE-2021-28471 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code.
2
How severe is CVE-2021-28471?
CVE-2021-28471 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-28471?
The Remote Development Extension for Microsoft Visual Studio Code version up to 1.55.2 is affected by CVE-2021-28471.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-28471?
To fix CVE-2021-28471, update your Remote Development Extension for Visual Studio Code to a version above 1.55.2.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28471?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-28471 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28471)